If you love small villages full of charm and legends of love, do not miss this article and immediately organize your low-cost visit to Gradara, in the Marche region.
When the first leaves start to fall and the cold is coming, it's the right time to start spinning and warm up a bit, looking for everyone the most beautiful villages in Italy! And why not start with Walk, a region full of charm and beauty.
Here you will find gradara, in the province of Pesaro Urbino. The fantastic village that was the setting for the love story between Paolo and Francesca awaits you to show you all its beauties.
1. The Castle of Gradara
We start from the Gradara Castle. Not only a place of war but also of numerous amorous intrigues, it has seen the succession of different dynasties, including the Malatesta, Sforza and Della Rovere families. After the drawbridge, you enter the courtyard and find yourself in front of the Keep (the most powerful tower in the castle). After crossing the courtyard, you enter the rooms.
From here you can visit the Torture room, that of Passion, Francesca's room and many other rooms. Let yourself be carried away by the love story that surrounds this castle, finding the various intrigues and secret passages that led to freedom. I recommend a guided tour, not only to discover every tunnel in this suggestive place, but also to let yourself be fully fascinated by the extraordinary love story of Paolo and Francesca.
And if "Galeotto was the book and who wrote it", go out of those rooms to go through the patrol walkways. It is a stretch of the walls that surround the village and from which you can enjoy a beautiful panoramic view.
2. The Historical Museum of Gradara
Do not miss the Historical Museum of Gradara. Get involved in the history of this enchanted village, its intertwining and tunnels that cross the city. In short, let yourself be involved in the history of this extraordinary place that has lasted for more than 1500 years.
3. The Walk of Lovers
I also recommend that you take the Walk of Lovers. Get lost along the way of love and then move along the called path Mount of Lies which crosses the opposite part of the town, in the middle of a forest and from where you can admire a breathtaking view, from Gabicce to Cesenatico.
4. The Air Theater
For the more adventurous and nature lovers, you will also find the Teatro dell'Aria, where you can attend shows of hawks, eagles, vultures and owls. Many workshops and educational activities aimed at schools and beyond. In short, a place not to be missed, for both adults and children!
5. The churches of Gradara
For the more religious in Gradara there is no shortage of churches.
You can visit for example the Church of St. John, small and cozy, which is located at the entrance to the castle. Another church to visit is that of Blessed Sacrament, located near the Clock tower.
Besides all this, don't miss the different gastronomic and cultural events… which take place in Gradara during the year! Let yourself be scared on Halloween, get involved in the family atmosphere at Christmas. In short, there is something for everyone!
So let's not be discouraged ... backpack, loaded camera and let's go for a fantastic weekend in Gradara!
